The Rathskeller at Old World Village is a
downstairs restaurant and pub with sausages, sandwiches, beer, mixed
cocktails and a local audience of regulars who enjoy
talking, socializing and relaxing. Located across the
cobbled plaza from Old World German Restaurant where
Oktoberfest, Mardi Gras and many festivals and buffets are
held, Rathskeller is open daily and provides a tucked away,
intimate setting. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday owner Lony
Hauff plays a customized keyboard accordion, delighting
audiences of all ages.

"Although the perception
that the music and environment at our local pub is for an
older crowd, there's a resurgence of interest in this
culture and music played by my father that attracts people
in their 20's and 30's. It's actually considered cool or
retro," said Monica Geub.

Rathskeller overlooks the
Old World
Village Church. The convenience of a bar near a church is
nothing new. Many of the old, established towns in the
Midwest are built with churches and taverns near each other.
There's a saying (song) enjoyed by some European cultures
that goes like this: "In heaven there is no beer.
That's why we drink it while we're here."

The Rathskeller, is located
in Old World Village in Huntington Beach, California and is
a family owned and operated pub and restaurant, serving
authentic Bavarian dishes since 1978. Transport yourself
back into a classic 19th century northern European pub as
you are greeted by a member of the Hauff family.

Rathskeller's menu includes a variety of good home-cooked
German Dishes as well as some of the finest
imported and domestic Beers and Wine. Be sure to check out
their "specials of the week" and their regular menu of good
German-American foods. Don't forget to try an Underberg,
that little bottle of herbs to end your meal and give you
that feeling of being bright and alert.

The Rathskeller is the place to come enjoy a conversation
about life, world politics, soccer, or just about any
subject that comes to mind amongst good friends.

The Rathskeller Pub & Restaurant is the perfect place for an
intimate party (birthday, business, wedding, etc.) or get
togethers of 2 - 30 people. Open 7 days a week, hours are 11
a.m. to 2 a.m.

Old World Village Rathskellar is open
daily. Other restaurants
in Huntington Beach offer varied
prices, menus and locations in shopping centers, outdoors,
at the beach, in Central Park and
overlooking Main Street or the
Pacific Ocean.

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